IntelliJ IDEA 11.1 Web Help

Any IntelliJ IDEA project created in file-based format can be easily converted into the Directory-Based format, which is more convenient when project settings are frequently modified by the team members.

To convert file-based format project into directory-based format
  1. On the main menu, choose File | Save as Directory-Based Format.
  2. IntelliJ IDEA converts the project and reopens it. Specify whether you want to open the project in a new window.

Note

When the project is opened, it is safe to delete the *.ipr file, because there is no need in it anymore. All project settings are now stored in the xml files within the .idea folder.

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